 There’s No Place Like Home
Homelessness... It's more complicated than just a matter of choice. The Georgia Coalition to End Homelessness envisions a humane end to homelessness in the state of Georgia. GCEH was founded in 1989 by a group of dedicated homeless advocates who saw the need to help those individuals who had no other place to turn. Through collaborations and partnerships with other concerned individuals and organizations, GCEH has grown to include over 1100 service providers, organizations, and individuals throughout the state. For more than 10 years, the Georgia Coalition to End Homelessness has been helping individuals identify and obtain permanent and transitional housing, find emergency shelter and employment, and obtain the education necessary to become self-sufficient. Mission and Vision
GCEH is a statewide network committed to fostering strategic initiatives to build a collaborative response to the needs of homeless persons in Georgia. This vision will be achieved by:Identifying and advocating for immediate and long term solutions to homelessness, effective housing production, and policy at the state, local and national levels.Informing and raising awareness of the public and policy makers about homelessness and Georgia’s housing needs. Fostering communication, building local coalitions and developing collaborative and inclusive partnerships among homeless service providers, advocates for affordable and fair housing, tenants rights advocates, low income and homeless people, funding sources and government officials. Advocating for identifying the availability of funding, training and technical assistance.
Even with all this support there is still much that needs to be done. Shelters in Georgia currently can only house about 50% of homeless individuals and families. As long as there is a shortage of jobs and affordable housing there will be homelessness. This is not to say that it is a hopeless cause. Just last year GCEH and its regional offices: - Placed over 3000 homeless individuals into temporary shelters until placement with a housing provider could be arranged.
- Referred more than 51,000 homeless or at risk individuals to service providers for assistance.
- Made 14,640 trips for homeless individuals with transportation needs to shelter, jobs, training, and childcare.
These are just some of the steps taken by the Georgia Coalition to End Homelessness to eradicate homelessness throughout the state. We appreciate your concern for the plight of homeless individuals in Georgia and hope that this web site will become your home for information on homeless issues. We invite you to consider membership in the Georgia Coalition to End Homelessness because homelessness is more complicated than just a matter of choice. Please take time to read the story of a typical homeless individual. Upcoming Events:If your organization would like to list an event here, please submit your information to info@gahomeless.orgPlease use contact information to confirm event dates and times.
Stand-Up For Kids48hrs Outreach and Awareness CampaignApril 24th-26th, 200910:00am - 11:00pm83 Walton StreetAtlanta, Georgia 30303www.standupforkids.org
GCEH Presents:Zach's Homeless Awareness Walk Kick-off"My House To The White House"Georgia State Capitol to the MLK CenterMay 11, 200911:00am - 1:00pm(Walk staging, Press Conference and Registration at the GA State Capitol) www.gahomeless.org
2009 Poverty SymposiumMay 21, 200911:00am - 3:00pmColumbus State UniversityThe Cunningham Center for Leadership Development3100 Gentian Blvd.Columbus, Georgia 31907Free and Open To The Public706-568-5101Registration and Information
Ethics and Confidentiality in Advocacy TrainingPresented by: Georgia Network To End Sexual AssaultJune 19, 20098:00am - 5:00pmHODAC Victim Resource Center2762 Watson Blvd.Warner Robins, GA 31093Call To Register: 404-815-5261jrutherford@gnesa.org
HUD Regional HPRP Training - GeorgiaJune 16-17, 2009 9:00am - 5:30pmCobb Galleria CenterTwo Galleria ParkwayAtlanta, Georgia 30339Registration and Information
Covenant House GeorgiaOpening Doors To Homeless Youth AwardsJune 24, 200911:30am - 1:00pmThe Loudermilk Center40 Courtland StreetAtlanta, Georgiakmangum@covenanthouse.org
National Alliance To End Homelessness
National Conference on Ending Homelessness
July 29 - 31, 2009Renaissance Washington D.C. HotelWashington D.C.Contact: D'Arcy Klingle 202-942-8287http://www.signup4.net/public/ap.aspx?EID=2009194E&OID=50
All information is believed accurate but is NOT guaranteed to be without error.Users are encouraged to use contact information to confirm event dates, times and locations. Contact Us: Mailing Address:
Georgia Coalition To End Homelessness Inc.
2000 First Drive Ste. 200Marietta, Georgia 30062 Telephone: 770-575-5785Fax: 770-575-5786Toll Free: 1-877-243-1576 |
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